Direct Support Specialist — Person-Centered Care

YAI; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Daily pay - work today, get paid today

Bonus Pay

Tuition Assistance

Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time

Extensive clinical and practical paid

Job summary

YAI seeks compassionate Direct Support professionals in New Jersey to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will implement person-centered plans, monitor safety, and provide daily living support including meals, hygiene, and transportation.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, documentation, crisis management, and collaboration with families and clinicians to ensure high-quality, respectful care in a dynamic, team-based setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Empathy and patience essential when assisting individuals.
• Strong communication and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily living activities with respect and dignity.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being; follow care plans and incident reporting.
• Administer medications as prescribed per guidelines and manage inventories.
• Support transportation to activities, appointments and community events.
• Complete documentation, scheduling, and coordination with the team and families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

YAI seeks compassionate Direct Support professionals in New Jersey to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will implement person-centered plans, monitor safety, and provide daily living support including meals, hygiene, and transportation.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, documentation, crisis management, and collaboration with families and clinicians to ensure high-quality, respectful care in a dynamic, team-based setting.